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Page 11ULTIMATE LOSERSwith the Ultimate Bodyshaping CourseYou can be a loser, too. Loser of unwanted pounds, that is!The Ultimate Bodyshaping Course combinesfitness kickboxing, resistance training, flexibility andnutrition into a 10 week course that anyone can do. Youdon’t have to do it alone! You’l have instructors and teammateswho’l keep you motivated and on track to get you inthe best shape of your life!For more information on the next start dateMarch 14, 2011, call: 410-8853Stingray parents be sure and mark this date onyour calendar for Sonterra Stingraysswim team registration.Registration - Sunday, April 3 rd , 1pm - 3pm atSonterra Garden Room($25 late registration fee after this date).It’s new suit season and SwimFreak our gearrepresentatives will be there to help with allyour swimmers needsThe Genius of WeightsFitness CornerYou probably know that lifting weights can strengthen your muscles and bones,burn calories, and help to prevent injuries, but here are a few other things thatyou might not know about the benefits of weight training.1. Regular workouts with weights will make you even smarter than you arenow! Researchers found that six months of resistance training resulted in bettermemory (both short and long term), as well as improved verbal reasoning andimproved attention span.2. You’l stay mentaly sharp as you age!Scientists discovered that lifting justthree times a week for six months significantly decreased blood levels of homocysteine,the protein linked to development of Alzheimer’s and dementia.3. Your clothes will fit you better! That is because one pound of fat takes up18% more space on your body than one pound of muscle.4. You’l be more flexible!Research shows that Olympic weightlifters ratesecond only to gymnasts in overall flexibility.You’l be happier! Researchers discovered that after six months of working withweights people significantly improved their scores on measures of anger andoverall mood.Check next month’s newsleter for more reasons to add weights to your workouts.This article was contributed by Marsie Bryant one of our newest co-workers atthe fitness center. Congratulations to Marsie for recently completing her personaltraining certification as wel as a continuing education course “Diet, Exercise,and Weight Control After 50”. Marsie is accepting new clients for personaltraining here at the Sonterra Fitness Center. For more information regardingpersonal trainers or to get started on your fitness program today please call210.496.9346. Call today!February Aerobics CalendarMondayOutdoor Bootcamp7:00amYoga Plus7:30amYoga Plus9:30amPalates2:00pmPilates6:00pmOutdoor Bootcamp6:00pmTuesdayOutdoor Bootcamp6:00pmWednesdayOutdoor Bootcamp7:00amPilates6:00pmThursdayOutdoor Bootcamp6:00pmFridayOutdoor Bootcamp7:00am